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A Scranton man was arrested on Saturday after allegedly assaulting an officer and leading police on a foot chase.

Senators were working through the weekend to pass the bill and send it back to the House for a final vote. Democrats are united against it.

Hoyt Library in Kingston presented and honored late Mayor Jim Haggerty on Saturday with a little lending library dedication.

Dave Parker, nicknamed “the Cobra,” played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, the California Angels and Toronto.

The donations are of Berkshire Hathaway company stock, bringing the total he has given since 2006 to roughly $60 billion, based on their value when received.

The Butler Township Recreation Board hosted a vibrant summer kickoff festival at Freedom Park on Saturday, drawing families with music and food.

DRUMS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of people celebrated summer and filled Freedom Park in Drums Saturday afternoon.

The Butler Township Recreation Board hosted its Summer Kickoff Festival at the park located on Mill Mountain Road.

The event included 30-plus vendors featuring food, crafts, and clothing. Karaoke, a DJ, and live music packed the pavilion.

The summer kickoff event was a first of its kind for the township.

Ashley Furniture gets power back after mall power outage

EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Trucks of many kinds took up space on Saturday at a Luzerne County Shopping Center. Fire trucks, a garbage truck, and a Humvee were on display for touching, looking, and exploring.

Long Live Playtime, an inclusive children's development facility located in the Gateway Shopping Center in Edwardsville, welcomed children and families to a Touch-a-Truck event.

It was to celebrate nearly a year in business.

Crews continue work on Wilkes-Barre sink hole

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A special ribbon cutting in Kingston on Saturday was all about celebrating two special community members.

Hoyt Library dedicated two new spaces, the Geraldine Ruddy Hourigan Courtyard and the Jim Haggerty Little Free Library.

The community gathered outside to tour the venue, take photos, and honor the legacy of two people who loved the library.

PSP responds after tractor-trailer crash leaves 30K pounds of cheese on Route 309

Newswatch 16's Valeria Quinones takes us to Schuylkill County for a day filled with celebrations.